Nevada § 543.550 - Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.550 — Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 543.550. Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts

1. There is hereby granted to a district the right-of-way for the construction and

maintenance of floodways, ditches, waterways, conduits, canals, dikes, embankments,

basins for retention or detention of water and protective works in, over and across

public lands of the State of Nevada not otherwise disposed of or in use, but not in

any case exceeding the length or width necessary for the construction of those works

and adjuncts or for the protection thereof. 2. Whenever any selection of right-of-way for those works or adjuncts is made by the

district, the board shall transmit to the Division of State Lands of the State Department

of Conservation and Natural Resources and any other agency or entity of the state

owning land in the area, including the Nevada System of Higher Education and the Colorado

River Commission of Nevada, and to the county recorder of the county in which the

selected lands are situated a plat of the lands so selected, giving the extent thereof

and the uses for which they are claimed or desired, verified to be correct. 3. If the Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural

Resources approves the selection so made, it must be endorsed upon the plat and a

permit must be issued to use the rights-of-way and land.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 543.550

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.550 cover?

Section 543.550 ("Rights-of-way across public lands granted to districts") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 543.550?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 543.550" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nevada law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.

How does Nevada § 543.550 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.